Alternatives Of the iPhone

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Alternatives Of the iPhone


The Apple iPhone has rapidly become the most glamorous smartphone in history. But, popularity does not determine what's best, and in a highly competitive smartphone market, alternatives to the iPhone are plentiful. If you're not an AT&T subscriber or you simply want something all together different, there are numerous smartphones to choose from. Let's fire up our web browsers and see what's out there.

Finding Alternatives

Thanks to the abundance of online information regarding iPhone alternatives, finding an exceptional smartphone device is not as difficult as it seems. Websites are scouring every smartphone with the hopes of finding the next great device that will take the iPhone's crown. These websites are a vital starting point in finding an exceptional alternative to the iPhone, as numerous mobile phone testers, reviewers, bloggers and online retailers have produced countless articles that compare and contrast what each smartphone has to offer.

Another important aspect in finding an alternative to the iPhone is visiting wireless providers' websites. These websites contain extensive information on the phone's capabilities, as well as detailed graphics, videos and pictures.

Noteworthy Alternatives

RIM's BlackBerry has been popular among businesspeople for years, and they are popular with everyday wireless consumers. The BlackBerry Storm, for Verizon Wireless, is a formidable alternative to the iPhone. The Storm offers touchscreen technology with a full onscreen QWERTY keyboard; web browsing, MP3 and video capabilities; a 3.2 megapixel camera, worldwide roaming capabilities and GPS.

The recently released MyTouch 3G, for T-Mobile, is a slightly smaller alternative to the Apple iPhone. The MyTouch operates the latest version of the Google Android operating system and fashions itself as a mobile phone computer. Features include a touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel camera, 512MB of internal memory, 4GB microSD card, a variety of apps, onscreen QWERTY keyboard, MP3 and video capabilities.

The all-new Palm Pre is Sprint's latest alternative to the iPhone. The phone is encased in a curvy handset and stocked with a variety of features. The Palm Pre has a striking 3.1 inch 320X400 display with multitouch technology; 3 megapixel camera with LED flash, Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, 8GB of internal storage and a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out in portrait mode. The Palm Pre is operating on Palm's webOS platform, giving it the high-powered functionality of a mini laptop computer.

For those that want the look of an iPhone without the iPhone's price tag, there are many knock-offs on eBay and Craigslist. The Chinese-manufactured CECT i9 touchscreen phone has a similar look and feel to the iPhone. The CECT i9 is a GSM smarthphone that offers many of the same basic features: touchscreen, video, camera, Bluetooth, web browsing and MP3 technology. The phone does not support iPhone applications, and it is not as well made as the iPhone.

Helpful Hints

Most reviews compare the features of smartphones to the Apple iPhone. The comparisons will make your choice a lot easier.
Wireless providers tend to have biased reviews on their websites. Read up on the phone's specifics, and visit additional technology sites for a more balanced perspective.

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